As the Swiss Banking Ombudsman, we work as a team to act as the neutral and independent information and mediation office for disputes between banks and their clients. We also serve as the point of contact for the search for dormant assets. To strengthen our team, we are looking for you to join us on 1 January 2027 or by mutual agreement, as a
a lawyer (80-100%)
In this position of responsibility, you will handle complex disputes between banks and their customers in a legally sound and impartial manner. The issues range from cases of fraud and international payments to investment transactions and mortgages. You will analyse complex situations, develop sound mediation proposals and present these to banks as well as to domestic and foreign clients and their legal representatives, both verbally and in writing, tailoring your approach to the audience and focusing on the essentials.
Your profile:
- A completed law degree and a bar admission (Anwaltspatent).
- Professional experience in civil law as well as experience in or a strong interest in the banking business.
- A quick grasp of new matters and strong analytical skills, also when familiarising yourself with new areas of law.
- A careful, efficient and independent way of working.
- Very good German or French, good English. Italian is an advantage.
- An interest in new technologies and openness to helping develop AI-supported ways of working in legal practice.
What we offer:
- A responsible and legally broad role of high social relevance at the interface of banking law and civil law.
- Attractive development and further training opportunities.
- Market-based employment conditions and above-average pension fund benefits.
- Flexible working hours, a modern workplace directly at Bahnhofplatz 9 in Zurich and, by arrangement, from home.
- A professional team with a friendly, supportive atmosphere and streamlined decision-making processes.
Have we sparked your interest? Then send your complete application file by email to Andreas Barfuss, Banking Ombudsman, job@bankingombudsman.ch.
For further information, please call us on 043 266 14 51.
We look forward to getting to know you.